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Now Hiring: Assistant Director

Assistant Director Needed for Film Production

Job Description
A Los Angeles-based film project is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable assistant director to join the crew. This is a paid opportunity open to candidates with beginner experience, making it a strong entry point for those looking to break into film production. You’ll play a key role in coordinating on-set activity and ensuring production stays on track.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist with scheduling and on-set logistics

  • Communicate cues and direction to cast and crew

  • Support the director in managing the daily shoot flow

  • Help maintain order and timing throughout the production day

Requirements

  • Based in or able to work locally in Los Angeles

  • Beginner-level experience in film or related production role is welcome

  • Excellent communication and time-management skills

  • Able to follow direction and take initiative under pressure

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity

  • Rate discussed upon selection

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Theme Park Commercial Casting Call for Hispanic/Latina Granddaughter

Job Description

A theme park commercial filming in the Orlando, Florida area is seeking a Hispanic/Latina girl to portray a granddaughter. The character is energetic, fun-loving, adventurous, and a sports fan who shares a close relationship with her grandfather. Real granddaughter-grandfather pairs are welcome, as well as individual talent who can authentically portray the role.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an energetic and fun-loving granddaughter in a theme park commercial.
  • Interact naturally and believably with a grandfather character.
  • Bring an adventurous personality and authentic sports-fan energy to the role.
  • Participate in fittings and production activities if selected.
  • Follow direction from the commercial production and creative teams.

Requirements

  • Hispanic/Latina female, ages 15–17.
  • Energetic, fun-loving, adventurous, and interested in sports.
  • Sports fans, athletes, actors, and real people are welcome.
  • Open to real granddaughter-grandfather pairs.
  • Parent or guardian must remain on set throughout production.
  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Orlando, Florida area.
  • Must have flexible full-day availability during the production period.

Compensation

  • Fitting fee: $200 + 20% agency.
  • Session fee: $600 + 20% agency per workday.
  • Buyout: $10,000 + 20% agency if talent appears in the final commercial.
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Theme Park Commercial Casting Call for Hispanic/Latino Grandfather

Job Description

A theme park commercial filming in the Orlando, Florida area is seeking a Hispanic/Latino male talent to portray a grandfather. The character is energetic, adventurous, and a passionate sports fan who shares a close bond with his teenage granddaughter. This role is open to real grandfathers and performers with authentic, interesting personalities. Talent must work as an Orlando local hire.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an energetic and adventurous grandfather in a theme park commercial.
  • Interact naturally and believably with a teenage granddaughter character.
  • Bring warmth, emotional closeness, and an authentic sports-fan personality to the role.
  • Participate in fittings and production activities if selected.
  • Follow direction from the commercial production and creative teams.

Requirements

  • Hispanic/Latino male, ages 65–70.
  • Energetic, vital, adventurous, and able to portray a believable grandfather.
  • Sports fans, current or former athletes, actors, and real people are welcome.
  • Open to real grandfathers.
  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Orlando, Florida area.
  • Must have flexible full-day availability during the production period.

Compensation

  • Fitting fee: $200 + 20% agency.
  • Session fee: $600 + 20% agency per workday.
  • Buyout: $10,000 + 20% agency if talent appears in the final commercial.
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“The Shifter vs The Alpha” Casting Call for Warrior

Job Description

A non-union vertical short film filming in Fresno, California, is seeking male and female actors to portray Warriors. These day-player characters defend their pack from outside dangers and will participate in light stunt work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a Warrior defending the pack from outside threats.
  • Perform action-oriented scripted scenes.
  • Participate in light stunt work as required.
  • Follow safety instructions and production direction during filming.

Requirements

  • Male and female actors, ages 20–45.
  • Must be comfortable performing light stunt work.
  • Must be a Fresno local hire.

Compensation

  • $180 per day for up to 10 hours.
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“The Shifter vs The Alpha” Casting Call for Helpless Woman

Job Description

A non-union vertical short film filming in Fresno, California, is seeking a female actor for the day-player role of Helpless Woman. The character is a frail woman who draws Mira and Kael into a situation where they attempt to save her.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the Helpless Woman in scripted dramatic scenes.
  • Deliver a convincing performance that supports a key story sequence.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

  • Female actor, ages 30–45.
  • Able to portray a frail and vulnerable character.
  • Must be a Fresno local hire.

Compensation

  • $180 per day for up to 10 hours.
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“The Shifter vs The Alpha” Casting Call for Roman

Job Description

A non-union vertical short film filming in Fresno, California, is seeking a male actor to portray Roman. This day-player character is a rogue member manipulated by Azusa, the Shifter, and contributes to the film’s supernatural conflict.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Roman, a rogue member within the story.
  • Perform dramatic scenes involving supernatural conflict.
  • Follow the director’s guidance for character and scene development.
  • Work professionally with fellow cast members and crew.

Requirements

  • Male actor, ages 25–35.
  • Must be a Fresno local hire.

Compensation

  • $180 per day for up to 10 hours.
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“The Shifter vs The Alpha” Casting Call for Guard

Job Description

A non-union vertical short film filming in Fresno, California, is seeking a male actor to portray a Guard. The character is a large, intimidating protector of the Alpha and appears in physically focused scenes within the supernatural story.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a Guard who protects the Alpha.
  • Bring a strong and intimidating physical presence to the role.
  • Perform scripted scenes according to production direction.
  • Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

  • Male actor, ages 24–38.
  • Big, physically imposing appearance appropriate for the character.
  • Must be a Fresno local hire.

Compensation

  • $180 per day for up to 10 hours.
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“The Shifter vs The Alpha” Casting Call for Witch

Job Description

A non-union vertical short film filming in Fresno, California, is casting a female actor to portray a Witch. This day-player character performs a spell intended to eliminate Azusa, the Shifter, and plays a supernatural role within the story.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the Witch in scripted fantasy scenes.
  • Perform a spell sequence as part of the storyline.
  • Follow direction and deliver a convincing supernatural performance.
  • Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

  • Female actor, ages 27–37.
  • Comfortable performing fantasy and supernatural material.
  • Must be a Fresno local hire.

Compensation

  • $180 per day for up to 10 hours.
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“The Shifter vs The Alpha” Casting Call for Council Members

Job Description

A non-union vertical short film filming in Fresno, California, is seeking male and female actors to portray Council Members. These day-player characters help maintain order within the pack and contribute to the supernatural world of the production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a Council Member responsible for maintaining order within the pack.
  • Perform scripted scenes as directed by the production team.
  • Work professionally with principal and supporting cast members.

Requirements

  • Male and female actors, ages 28–40.
  • Must be a Fresno local hire.

Compensation

  • $180 per day for up to 10 hours.
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“The Shifter vs The Alpha” Casting Call for Lysandra

Job Description

A non-union vertical short film filming in Fresno, California, is seeking a female actor for the major supporting role of Lysandra. The character is a sorcerer for the Red Stone Pack and requires a performer comfortable with stunt work involving light wire-assisted movement.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Lysandra, a sorcerer associated with the Red Stone Pack.
  • Perform dramatic and fantasy-focused scripted scenes.
  • Participate in light stunt and wire work as required.
  • Follow direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

  • Female actor, ages 28–38.
  • Must be comfortable with intimacy scenes and very light stunt work.
  • Must be a Fresno local hire.

Compensation

  • $350 per day for up to 12 hours.
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“The Shifter vs The Alpha” Casting Call for Magnus the Elder

Job Description

A non-union vertical short film filming in Fresno, California, is casting a male actor to portray Magnus the Elder. This major supporting character is the wise and revered elder of the Red Stone Pack, requiring a commanding and experienced on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Magnus the Elder in a major supporting role.
  • Bring authority, wisdom, and depth to the character.
  • Perform scripted scenes according to the director’s creative vision.
  • Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

  • Male actor, ages 55–75.
  • Strong presence suitable for a wise and revered elder character.
  • Must be a Fresno local hire.

Compensation

  • $350 per day for up to 12 hours.
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“The Shifter vs The Alpha” Casting Call for Mira

Job Description

A non-union vertical short film filming in Fresno, California, is seeking a female actor for the major supporting role of Mira. The character is Sapphira’s assistant and right-hand woman and plays an important role in the story. This role includes stunt and intimacy scenes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Mira in a major supporting role.
  • Perform dramatic scenes as Sapphira’s trusted assistant and right-hand woman.
  • Participate in required stunt and intimacy scenes.
  • Work professionally with the cast, director, and production team.

Requirements

  • Female actor, ages 20–26.
  • Must be comfortable with stunt and intimacy scenes.
  • Must be a Fresno local hire.

Compensation

  • $300 per day for up to 12 hours.
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Actor
Skills:
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Job Description

A non-union vertical short film filming in Fresno, California, is seeking a male actor for the major supporting role of Kael. The character is a handsome, buff assistant and wingman to Zayden, the Alpha. This role includes stunt and intimacy scenes and is ideal for talent comfortable with physically demanding performance work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Kael, a major supporting character in the vertical short film.
  • Perform scripted dramatic scenes alongside principal cast members.
  • Participate in required stunt and intimacy scenes.
  • Follow direction from the production and creative teams.

Requirements

  • Male actor, ages 20–26.
  • Handsome, buff appearance appropriate for the character.
  • Must be comfortable with stunt and intimacy scenes.
  • Must be a Fresno local hire.

Compensation

  • $300 per day for up to 12 hours.

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07-25-2025

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